JP6694904B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a large role lottery is performed when a game ball enters a starting area.

  Conventionally, a big role lottery is performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start opening or the second start mouth, and if a big hit is won by this big role lottery, a big role game in which the big prize hole is opened can be executed. There are known game machines. In such a gaming machine, it is impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the second starting opening, or an opening that facilitates entering the game ball into the second starting opening than in the closed state. There is a start variable winning a prize device that shifts to the state, and when the non-time saving game state is set, the start variable winning a prize device is controlled to be almost closed, and when the time saving game state is set. , The variable start winning device is alternately controlled to the closed state and the open state. Therefore, when it is set to the non-time saving game state, the game ball is inserted into the first starting opening, and when it is set to the time saving game state, the game ball is inserted into the second starting opening. It

  In such a gaming machine, the interest of the game is improved by informing the result of the large-lot lottery by various variable effects. For example, in the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, when the non-time saving game state is set, the variation effect executed when a game ball enters the first starting opening and the time saving game state are set. At the same time, the effect is improved by making it different from the variable effect that is executed when the game ball enters the second starting opening (Patent Document 1).

  Further, even when the game ball is set to the non-time saving game state, the game ball may enter the second starting opening, so when the game ball enters the second starting opening, the first When a game ball enters the starting opening, and when the game ball is set to the time saving game state and the game ball enters the first starting opening and the second starting opening, a special effect different from that is executed, thereby further A game machine with improved performance effects has also been proposed.

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  However, as described above, if the special effect that is set when the game ball enters the second starting opening is set in the non-time saving game state, the data capacity will be increased accordingly. There was a problem.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of production while reducing the data capacity.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a first starting area and a second starting area, and a non-time saving game state in which game balls can enter the second starting area with a predetermined frequency, and , The game progress condition corresponding to the set gaming state is set to any one of the time saving gaming state in which the ease of entry of the game ball into the second starting area is higher than the non-time saving gaming state. A gaming machine in which the game progresses, and a lottery means for determining whether or not a major game can be executed on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting area or the second starting area, and the lottery means. When it is determined whether or not the major role game can be executed, a variation effect mode determining means for determining a mode of the variation effect for notifying the execution possibility of the major role game, and the variation effect is executed according to the determination of the variation effect mode determining means. When the lottery result enabling the execution of the major role game is derived by the variation effect executing means and the lottery means, the major role game executing means for executing the major role game, the time saving game state and the non-time saving game state A plurality of productions which are distinguishable from each other, including a game state setting means for setting any one of the game states, a first effect mode corresponding to the non-time saving game state, and a second effect mode corresponding to the time saving game state. And a production mode setting unit that sets a production mode corresponding to the game state set by the game state setting unit from among the modes, and the variation production is one of the plurality of production modes. The element effect classified into one of the effect modes is included, and the variation effect executing means is caused by the entry of the game ball into the second starting area when the non-time saving game state is set. When it is determined whether or not to execute the major role game, the element effect classified into the first effect mode is switched to the element effect classified into the second effect mode, and the first variable effect is started before the next variable effect starts . Return to element production classified in the production mode.

  According to the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the effect of presentation while reducing the data capacity.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric auditors product operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. It is a flow chart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining switch management processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the production determination process at the time of acquisition in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the normal symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric prize winning part opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining ordinary electric prize winning part closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part end weight processing in the main control board. It is the figure which explains the background image which is displayed according to production mode. It is the figure which explains one example of the fluctuation production of the reachless fluctuation pattern in 1st production mode. It is a figure explaining an example of the variation production of the reach variation pattern in the first production mode. It is a figure explaining switching production. It is the figure which explains one example of the reach production without reach in 2nd production mode. It is the figure which explains one example of the reach fluctuation production in 2nd production mode. It is the figure which explains one example of the fluctuation production when the game sphere enters the 2nd starting mouth while 1st production mode setting. It is the figure which explains the fluctuation time of the fluctuation production which is executed when it enters in the 2nd starting mouth while the 1st production mode is set, and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation production which is executed while the 2nd production mode is set. It is a figure explaining an example of a variation production determination table. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a sub CPU initialization process in the sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining sub timer interruption processing in a sub control board. It is a flow chart explaining the game state confirmation command reception processing in a sub control board. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process in the sub control board.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements not directly related to the present invention are omitted. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, first, a mechanical configuration and an electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each substrate will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, showing a state in which a door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable, and A front frame 106 is attached to the middle frame 104 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism.

  Similarly to the outer frame 102, the inner frame 104 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 is visible through the transparent plate 110.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided in the lower portion of the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate the operation handle. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 and performs a firing operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not shown. A game ball is fired by the firing mechanism. The game ball thus fired is guided between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 to the game area 116.

  The game area 116 is a space formed in the space between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills and flow down and roll in irregular directions.

  The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b that make the degree of entry of the game balls different from each other according to the firing strength of the firing mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 when viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls that are launched by the launch mechanism with a launch strength less than the predetermined strength enter the first game area 116a and are launched with a launch strength greater than the predetermined strength. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

  In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 through which game balls can enter, and these general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, and the first starting opening 120 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out may be different at each of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122. , The same number of prize balls may be set. At this time, it is possible to set the number of prize balls that the game balls enter the first starting opening 120 and pay out to be smaller than the number of prize balls that the game balls enter the second starting opening 122 and pay out. is there.

  As will be described later in detail, a first starting area is provided in the first starting opening 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting opening 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and the game ball enters the first starting area or the second starting area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance A lottery for determining the special symbol 1 is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits such as whether or not to execute a major role game advantageous to the player and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. Becomes

  Further, a movable piece 122b is provided in the second starting opening 122 so as to be openable and closable, so that the ease with which a game ball enters the second starting opening 122 changes according to the state of the movable piece 122b. Is becoming Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery for ordinary symbols to be described later is performed. When the lottery is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b has a predetermined time, Controlled to open state. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. In addition, here, when the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state, it is determined that the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 122, but the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state. Even in some cases, it may be configured so that the game balls can enter at a constant frequency.

  Furthermore, the game area 116 is provided with a special winning opening 128 into which a game ball can enter. An opening / closing door 128b is provided so as to be openable / closable at the special winning opening 128, and normally, the opening / closing door 128b closes the big winning opening 128 so that a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 128. Is becoming On the other hand, when the above-mentioned major role game is executed, the opening / closing door 128b is opened, and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

  At the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that has not entered the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, or the special winning opening 128 is played from the playing area 116. A discharge port 130 is provided on the back side of the board 108 for discharging.

  Then, in the gaming machine 100, as a production device for performing production while the game is in progress, a production display device 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device, a production accessory device device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors are controlled. A production lighting device 204 including a lamp, a voice output device 206 including a speaker, and a production operation device 208 that receives a player's operation are provided.

  The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the player is informed of the result of the large-lot lottery according to the stop display mode of each effect symbol 210a, 210b, 210c. The production will be executed.

  The production accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the production display unit 200a and is normally evacuated to the back side of the game board 108, but during production of the variable display of the production symbols 210a, 210b, 210c, etc. It moves to the front of the display unit 200a to give the player a sense of expectation of a big hit.

  The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

  The audio output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

  The effect operation device 208 is configured by a button that receives a pressing operation by the player, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and below the transparent plate 110. This effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, etc. When the operation of the player is accepted within the operation effective time, various effects are produced according to the operation. Is executed.

  In addition, reference numeral 132 in the drawing is an upper plate to which the prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and the game balls lent from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with the game balls, the game balls are It will be guided to the lower plate 134. In addition, a ball removal hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball hole is normally closed by an opening / closing plate (not shown). However, by sliding the ball removing knob 134a in the left-right direction in the figure, the opening / closing plate slides integrally with the ball removing knob 134a. However, it is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134 from the ball hole.

  Further, on the game board 108, outside the game area 116, and at a position visible to the player, the first special symbol display device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol reservation The display device 164, the second special symbol reservation display device 166, the normal symbol display device 168, the normal symbol reservation display device 170, the right-handed notification display device 172 is provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

  The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c. The main CPU 300a reads out a program stored in the main ROM 300b based on an input signal from each detection switch or a timer to perform arithmetic processing, directly controls each device or display, or displays the result of the arithmetic processing. Depending on the situation, it sends commands to other boards. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

  On the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120. Detection switch 120s, a second starting opening detection switch 122s that detects that a game ball has entered the second starting opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a special winning opening 128 Large winning opening detection switches 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered are connected, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from each of these detection switches.

  Further, on the main control board 300, there are a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening / closing door 128b that opens and closes the special winning opening 128. It is connected and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 122 and the special winning opening 128.

  Further, on the main control board 300, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol reservation display 164, the second special symbol reservation display 166, normal symbol display 168, normal The design hold display 170 and the right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these displays.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started mainly by the special game started when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and when the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

  A payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300.

  The payout control board 310 performs control for firing game balls and control for paying out prize balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is passed through the payout control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312. , Will be output to a hall computer or the like of a game shop.

  Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage section to the player as prize balls. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, and controls the predetermined prize balls to be paid out to the player. At this time, the number of paid game balls is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to know whether the prize ball to be paid out has been paid to the player.

  Further, to the payout control board 310, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected. This plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower plate 134, and a game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

  Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 and from the plate full tank detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and sends a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the plate full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state is released, and the plate full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

  In addition, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 that controls the launch of the game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112. ing. Then, when signals are input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 controls the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launching device to energize to launch the game ball.

  The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or a standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 300 from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. .. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls execution of an effect. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

  Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b to a VRAM (not shown) to display the effect display unit 200a. Controls image display.

  In addition, the sub-control board 330 controls voice output to output voice from the voice output device 206, moves the performance accessory device 202, and controls lighting of the production lighting device 204. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed, a predetermined effect is executed.

  A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source via the power supply board. In addition, a backup power supply including a capacitor is provided on the power supply board.

  Next, a game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and the low-probability gaming state is the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. Alternatively, the game progresses in any gaming state in which any one of the high-probability gaming states and the non-time saving gaming state or the time saving gaming state is combined.

  The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game in which the special winning opening 128 is opened is set to be low, and the high-probability gaming state. This is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game is set to be high.

  Further, the non-time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in an open state and the game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting opening 122, and the time saving game state is more than the non time saving game state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state, and this game state is referred to as a normal game state in this embodiment.

  When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot a game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, the player is given a game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a “large role lottery”) is performed to determine whether or not to give a profit. In this big role lottery, when the big hit is won, the big prize hole 128 is opened and a big game in which a game ball can be inserted into the big prize hole 128 is executed, and after the big role game is finished. The gaming state is set to one of the above gaming states. In the following, the major role lottery method will be described.

  As will be described later in detail, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random number values (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determining random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 are collectively referred to as “special 1 hold”, and the game ball enters the second starting opening 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

  The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure pending storage area and the second special figure pending storage area each have four storage sections (first to fourth storage sections). Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special 1 hold is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, The two reservations are sequentially stored from the first storage section of the second special figure reservation storage area.

  For example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, in the first storage unit Special 1 Hold is stored. Further, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure hold storage area, similarly to the above. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

  However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting opening 120 No special 1 hold is newly stored by entering a game ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, a game to the second starting port 122 concerned. A special 2 hold is not newly stored due to the entry of a ball.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big winning lottery is started, that is, the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the game state when performing the jackpot determination, and by the selected jackpot determination random number determination table and the obtained jackpot determination random number A major role lottery will be held.

  In the low-probability game state, when starting the large role lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 4A, the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10164, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 399.6.

  Further, in the high-probability game state, when starting the large role lottery for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this high accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 11640, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1 / 39.96. Thus, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot probability is 10 times higher than in the low-probability gaming state. In addition, the jackpot determination random number (10001 to 10164) that is a “jackpot” in the low-probability game state is also a “jackpot” in the high-probability game state.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned large winning lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table which are acquired. At this time, when the "big hit" is won by the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 5A, the special random symbol determination table for special 1 is selected, and the "big hit" is won by the special 2 hold As shown in FIG. 5 (b), a special-use winning symbol random number determination table is selected. In the following, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained is called a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

  According to the special 1 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (a), and the special 2 hit symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 5 (b), according to the value of the obtained hit symbol random number, As described above, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, when the result of the large-lot lottery is “miss”, when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lose symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special. 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the result of the large role lottery is "big hit", and is not referred to when the result of the large role lottery is "miss".

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the holding type, the number of holdings, and the variation state set in association with the game state. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10006. As described above, when the result of the major role lottery is derived, the process of determining the variable effect pattern for notifying the result of the major role lottery is performed. In the present embodiment, when the result of the large-lot lottery is “miss”, when determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

  For example, when the game state is set to the non-time saving game state, when the result of the “Loss” major role lottery is derived based on the special 1 hold, the number of the special 1 hold when performing the major role lottery (hereinafter , "Reserved number") is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. Similarly, if the number of reservations is one or two, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 6B, and if the number of reservations is three, it is shown in FIG. 6C. As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In addition, in FIG. 6, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the obtained reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the table for determining the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation state in addition to the set game state. That is, the variation state defines which table is used to determine the variation effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state.

  In addition, when the result of the large role lottery is "big hit", the group type is not determined when the variation effect pattern is determined. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the result of the major role lottery is “miss”, and is not referred to when the result of the major role lottery is “big hit”.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the result of the major role lottery is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss and when the result of the major role lottery is "bonus" It is roughly divided into a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table. In addition, the reach time determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot is provided for each game state and symbol type. Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table may be provided for each holding type. Here, FIG. 7A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for a lost time for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and FIG. Shown in b).

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the large role lottery is “miss”, as shown in FIG. 7A, the reach time determination random number at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined by the lottery of the group type described above. The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected random reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number. In addition, when the result of the above-mentioned big winning lottery is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 7B, the jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read game state and the type of symbol Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

  Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a variation pattern random number determination table, which will be described later, together with the variation mode number, and the variation pattern is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined. A random number determination table is determined. In addition, in FIG. 7, the table x described in the column of the fluctuation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the obtained reach mode determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, "H" is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but XXH in FIGS. 7 to 9 indicates an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

  As described above, when the result of the large-lot lottery is “miss”, the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach time determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number shown in FIG. 7 according to the determined group type and game state.

  On the other hand, when the result of the big winning lottery is “big hit”, the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination shown in FIG. 7 is performed according to the decided jackpot symbol (type of special symbol), the gaming state when the jackpot is won, etc. The variation mode number and variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the table and the reach mode determination random number.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the fluctuation pattern random number determination table. Here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of the predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the fluctuation mode number and the acquired fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern number is determined as illustrated.

  In this way, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the symbol type, the gaming state, the number of holdings, the holding type, etc., which are determined as a result of the major role lottery. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number identify the variation effect pattern, and the aspect and time of the variation effect are associated with each of them.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the variable time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

  When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 9B. According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 thus determined is the time of the variable effect for notifying the result of the large role lottery, that is, the variable time.

  When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the first half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation mode command, and the second half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation pattern command. Becomes Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a variation command, which will be described in detail later.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a special electric auditors product operating ram set table. This special electric auditors product operating ram set table is stored with various data for controlling a major player game, and during the major player game, refer to this special electric auditors product operating ram set table, a big winning opening Energization of the solenoid 128c is controlled. Actually, a plurality of special electric auditors product operating ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game depending on the determined jackpot symbol type. , Here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of all the jackpot symbols are shown in one table.

  When the special symbols A, B, and C, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a large role game is executed with reference to the special electric auditors product operating ram set table, as shown in FIG. The major role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric auditors product operation ram set table, opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), special electric auditors product maximum number of operations (round game executed during one large role game) Number of times), the number of times the special electric accessory is opened / closed (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened during one round), and the solenoid energization time (the time for energizing the special winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened, that is, 1 Opening time of the special winning opening 128 times), stipulated number (maximum possible number of winnings in the big winning opening 128 in one round game), big winning opening closing effective time (closing time of the big winning opening 128 between round games) , That is, the interval time), the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game until the normal special game (variable display of special symbols described later) is restarted) is the control data of the major role game. , Is stored in advance as shown for each type of jackpot symbol.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 11, if the special symbol A is determined, it is set to a low-probability game state after the end of the large role game, and if the special symbols B and C are determined, a high probability after the end of the large role game. While being set to the gaming state, the number of times of continuation of the high-probability gaming state (hereinafter, referred to as “high probability number”) is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high-probability gaming state continues until the result of the large-lot lottery is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned high-probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability game state of 1, and when the jackpot is won before the number of continuations reaches the above-mentioned number of continuations, the game state is set again. Will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the completion of the major role game, if the winning lottery result is derived 10,000 times without the jackpot lottery result being derived in the high-probability game state, the low-probability game is obtained. The game state will be changed to the state.

  When the special symbols A, B, C are determined, the time saving game state is set after the end of the major game. Specifically, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the time saving game state after the completion of the major role game, and at this time, the number of times the time saving game state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as “time saving number”) is 50. Set to times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the result of the large role lottery is confirmed 50 times. However, the above-mentioned time saving number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time saving game state of 1, and when the jackpot is won before the above continuation number is reached, the game state is set again. It will be. Further, when the special symbols B and C are determined, the time saving game state is set after the end of the major game, and the time saving number is set to 10,000 times.

  In addition, here, according to the type of jackpot symbol, it was decided to set the gaming state and the number of times saved after the big role game, but depending on both the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, You may set the game state and the number of times saved.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 (hereinafter referred to as "general diagram lottery"). ) Is done.

  As will be described later in detail, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the general-use reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as an upper limit. That is, the universal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units that save the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit determination random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the universal figure reservation storage area, the hit determination random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the universal figure pending storage area after the game ball has passed through the gate 124 is referred to as the universal figure pending.

  When the general drawing lottery is started in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the non-time saving game state use determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this non-time saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, Lost design is determined as the type of normal design. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this universal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

  Further, when starting the universal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the hit determination random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. According to the short-time gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, the ordinary A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

  FIG. 13 (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 13 (b) is a diagram for explaining an opening / closing control pattern table. As described above, when the ordinary drawing lottery is performed, the variable time of the ordinary symbol is determined. The ordinary symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the ordinary symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, and the variation is set when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state. The time is set to 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off.

  Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the universal symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an opening / closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 13 (b). The energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening / closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows the control data corresponding to each gaming state.

  When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 13B, the opening / closing control of the second starting opening 122 is performed with reference to the opening / closing control pattern table. According to this opening / closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second starting opening 122 is started), the maximum number of times the normal electric accessory is opened / closed (the number of times the second starting opening 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c energization time for each number of times the second starting port 122 is opened, that is, one opening time of the second starting port 122), specified number (total number of second starting ports 122) The maximum number of prizes that can be won in the second starting opening 122 during opening, the normal electric closing effective time (closing time between each opening of the second starting opening 122, that is, a rest time), normal electric effective state time (second starting) Waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the wait time to end the normal power (waiting time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed after the time of the normal power enable state time) is the second starting opening. As the control data of 122, it is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each gaming state.

  In this way, the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state are respectively associated with the opening / closing control condition for opening and closing the second starting port 122 as the game progress condition, and in the time saving game state, the non time saving It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than in the game state. That is, in the time saving game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 124, the general drawing lottery is made one after another, and the second starting opening 122 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game balls. It becomes possible to carry out a major role lottery while reducing the number.

  The opening / closing condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements, that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for which the regular symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the opening time of the second starting port 122. Then, in the present embodiment, in two of these three elements, by setting the time saving game state more favorably than the non-time saving game state, the time saving game state is better than the non-time saving game state. The game balls are set so as to easily enter the second starting opening 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time saving game state may be set to be more advantageous than the non-time saving game state. In any case, the time saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time saving game state with respect to at least one element, and thus the time saving game state is generally more advantageous than the non-time saving game state in the second starting opening. It suffices if the game ball easily enters 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state, the first condition is more than the first condition. The movable piece 122b may be controlled to be opened and closed according to the second condition in which the movable piece 122b is easily opened.

  Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300.

  When power is supplied from the power supply board, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 300a, and the main CPU 300a performs the following CPU initialization processing (S100).

(Step S100-1)
When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a reads a boot program from the main ROM 300b as an initial setting process, and also performs a setting process necessary for executing various processes.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the wait processing time in the timer counter.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. It should be noted that the main control board 300 is provided with a power cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, the power supply cutoff circuit outputs a power cutoff notice signal. If the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S100-3, and if the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S100-7.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the wait time set in step S100-3 has elapsed. As a result, if it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-9, and if it is determined that the wait time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S100-5.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a executes processing necessary for permitting access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the RAM clear flag is on. A RAM clear button (not shown) is provided on the back surface of the game board 108. When the RAM clear button is pressed, the RAM clear detection switch detects the pressing operation of the RAM clear button, and the main control is performed. A RAM clear signal is output to the substrate 300. When the power is turned on while the RAM clear button is being pressed, the RAM clear signal is input and the RAM clear flag is turned on. If it is determined that the RAM clear flag is on, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and if it is determined that the RAM clear flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process of clearing data to be cleared in the main RAM 300c that is to be cleared when the power is turned on (when resetting to clear the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (stores the command in the transmission buffer) of a sub command (RAM clear designation command) for transmitting to the sub control board 330 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout command (RAM clear designation command) transmission process (stores the command in the transmission buffer) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the main RAM 300c has been cleared.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes the processing required to calculate the checksum.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the checksum calculated in step S100-19 above does not match the checksum stored when the power was cut off. As a result, if it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step S100-13, and if it is determined that they do not match (match), the process proceeds to step S100-23.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs an initialization process for clearing data to be cleared in the main RAM 300c that is to be cleared when the power is restored (when the data before power-off is maintained without clearing the main RAM 300c).

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a performs a transmission process (stores the command in the transmission buffer) of a subcommand (power restoration specification command) for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 that the power has been restored.

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a sending process (stores the command in the sending buffer) of a payout command (power supply restoration designation command) for transmitting to the payout control board 310 that the power has been restored.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a is a power-on special symbol type designation command indicating a special symbol type, a special 1 pending designation command indicating a special 1 pending number (X1), a special 2 pending designating command indicating a special 2 pending number (X2), Power-on subcommand for transmitting to the sub-control board 330 commands necessary for directing the initial state at power-on, such as special symbol winning order commands indicating the stored special 1 hold and special 2 hold winning order Executes set processing (stores commands in the transmission buffer).

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets the timer interrupt cycle.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a updates the winning random number initial value update random number. The initial value update random number for winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. That is, the hit symbol random number is updated by the hit symbol random number update process to be described later, from the hit symbol random number initial value update random number to the hit symbol random number initial value update random number -1 and the hit symbol random number at that time. It will be updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the reception data (main command) received from the payout control board 310, and executes various processes according to the reception data.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub control board 330.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interruption.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S100-33. In the following, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as the variation effect random number.

  Next, the interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. Here, the power-off save processing (XINT interrupt processing) and the timer interrupt processing will be described.

(Evacuation process when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt process))
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, interrupts during the interrupt permission period of the CPU initialization processing (between the processing of steps S100-41 and S100-33). Execute save processing when power is cut off.

(Step S300-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power off notice signal.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-11, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-7. ..

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting interruption, and ends the power-off save process.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process for calculating and storing the checksum.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protection setting process necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the count value of the loop counter to a predetermined number of times the power failure detection signal is detected in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a checks the power off notice signal.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S300-17, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S300-23. ..

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S300-17.

(Step S300-25)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is 0. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S300-19, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the above-described CPU initialization process (step S100) is performed.

  In addition, when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped during the loop of steps S300-17 to S300-25.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 milliseconds in this embodiment, hereinafter referred to as “4 ms”). When a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, it interrupts the CPU initialization process (step S100) and the following timer interrupt process is executed.

(Step S400-1)
The main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S400-3)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interruption.

(Step S400-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and the first special symbol display device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol holding display device 164, the second special symbol holding device. The dynamic port output process for controlling the lighting of the display device 166, the normal symbol display device 168, the normal symbol hold display device 170, and the right-handing notification display device 172 is executed.

(Step S400-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various kinds of input port information and executes a port input process for accurately obtaining the latest switch state.

(Step S400-9)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed, and the decrement is stopped when the timer counter becomes 0.

(Step S400-11)
The main CPU 300a executes the update process of the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number, as in step S100-35.

(Step S400-13)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding 1, and when the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, the Update the initial value for the random number of winning symbols Update the random number from the value of the random number.

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generation unit updates the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence every time the random number sequence makes one round, and sets the start value every system reset. Have changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes a switch management process that determines whether or not there is a signal input from the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. The details of this switch management process will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing for controlling the progress of the special game. The details of this special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal game management process for controlling the progress of the normal game. The details of this normal game management processing will be described later.

(Step S400-15)
The main CPU 300a executes error management processing for determining various errors and making settings according to the error determination result.

(Step S400-17)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detecting switch 118s, the first starting opening detecting switch 120s, the second starting opening detecting switch 122s, and the special winning opening detecting switch 128s, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter or the like. The winning opening switch process for executing.

(Step S400-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S400-17.

(Step S400-21)
The main CPU 300a executes an external information management process for setting output data for external information output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S400-23)
Main CPU300a, 1st special design indicator 160, 2nd special design indicator 162, 1st special design reservation indicator 164, 2nd special design reservation indicator 166, normal design indicator 168, normal design reservation indicator 170 The LED display setting process of setting common data for controlling lighting of various indicators (LEDs) such as the right-handed notification indicator 172 in the common output buffer is executed.

(Step S400-25)
The main CPU 300a synthesizes the solenoid output images of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special winning opening solenoid 128c, and executes a solenoid output image synthesis process for storing in the output port buffer.

(Step S400-27)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value of the common output buffer stored in each output port buffer to the output port.

(Step S400-29)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

  The switch management process of step S500, the special game management process of step S600, and the normal game management process of step S700 of the above timer interrupt process will be described in detail below.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch is on, the process proceeds to step S510, and when it is determined that the gate detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes a gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. The details of the gate passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is ON, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start opening 120 and the detection signal has been input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, then the process proceeds to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the first starting opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120. The details of this first starting port passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second start opening detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether the game ball enters the second start opening 122 and the detection signal is input from the second start opening detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the second start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S530, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the second start opening detection switch ON, then the process proceeds to step S500-7. Transfer.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes the second starting opening passage processing based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 122. The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the special winning opening 128 and the detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the switch management processing is ended. To do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major game is currently being played, and determines whether or not a game ball has been properly inserted into the special winning opening 128. Here, when it is determined that the large role game is not in progress, a predetermined fraud detection process is executed, and when it is determined that the large role game is in progress and the game ball has been properly entered into the special winning opening 128. Adds 1 to the special winning opening winning ball counter, and ends the switch management process (step S500).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passage process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is equal to or more than the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, the gate passage process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is not greater than or equal to the maximum value, The processing moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to which the acquired hit determination random number is to be saved, out of the four storage units in the universal figure reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the hit determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the universal figure hold designation command indicating the number of reserved universal figure stores stored in the universal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying which one of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold as the hold type, the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates the special 1 hold, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved sphere number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using the same module as the second starting port passing process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second starting opening passage process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. As will be described later in detail, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of the normal game execution process, that is, the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of the normal game execution process.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is being executed. In this normal electric prize winning opening opening control process, the normal electric prize solenoid 122c is energized to control the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 to the open state. Will be determined to be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second starting opening passage process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer processing to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric prize winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passing process.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the above-mentioned first starting port passing process (step S520) and second starting port passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the number of target special symbol holding balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding sphere counter, that is, the special 1 holding number is loaded. Further, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or more than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-23, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or more than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-9.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target for saving the obtained jackpot determination random number among the storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a, the jackpot determination random number loaded in the step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in the step S400-13, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, the fluctuation pattern updated in the step S100-43. The random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-11.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 holding and special 2 holding stored in the special drawing holding storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the acquisition effect determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. The acquisition effect determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the special figure suspension designation command in the transmission buffer based on the counter value loaded in step S535-17. Here, set the special figure 1 hold designation command based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 hold number), based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold sphere counter (special 2 hold number) To set the special figure 2 hold specification command. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S535-15 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-23, and determines whether or not it is below the normal electric prize winning part opening control state (normal game management phase <04H) described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-27, and if it is determined that the state is not under the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not there is an abnormal prize, and when it is determined that there is an abnormal prize, executes a start mouth abnormal prize error process that performs a predetermined process, and the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535). ) Ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the acquisition effect determination process (step S536) in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the probability state identification counter for identifying the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state, that is, whether the current state is the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state. ..

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value of the probability state identification counter is a value indicating a low probability game state, the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4A) is selected to set the high-probability game state. If it is the value shown, the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 4B) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13, a special symbol hit temporary determination process is performed to temporarily determine either a jackpot or a loss.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining the special symbol. Here, if the result of the temporary determination process of step S536-3 (the result derived by the special symbol per provisional determination process) is a big hit, the winning symbol stored in the target storage unit at step S535-13. Random number, hold type is loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 5) is selected to extract special symbol determination data. If the result of the temporary determination process of step S536-3 is a loss, special symbol determination data for a loss (type of a lost symbol) corresponding to the holding type is extracted.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designation symbol command corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S536-5 in the transmission buffer. As a result, with respect to the hold stored in the target storage unit, the type of the special symbol determined when it is read in the current game state is derived at the time of storing the hold.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the current game state is the time saving game state. As a result, when it is determined that the game is in the time saving game state, the acquisition time effect determination process is ended, and when it is determined that the game is not in the time saving game state, the process proceeds to step S536-11.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special symbol identification value that has been set is "00H", that is, whether the newly stored hold is the special 1 hold. As a result, if it is determined that the special symbol identification value is "00H" (special 1 hold is stored), the process is moved to step S536-13, and the special symbol identification value is not "00H" (special 2 If it is determined that the hold is stored), the acquisition effect determination process is ended.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the special symbol hit provisional determination process of step S536-3 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S536-19, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is a loss), the process proceeds to step S536-15.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a sets a previously-obtained acquisition group type determination table, and based on the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13 and the acquisition group type determination table, the group type is determined. Is determined in advance. As will be described later in detail, according to the acquisition-time group type determination table, the group type command is associated with the reach group determination random number. Here, according to the newly stored reach group determination random number, 1 The group type command of is determined. In this acquisition-time group type determination table, the random number range corresponding to one group type command is set to be equal to the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. Therefore, in this group type pre-determination process, when the hold stored in the target storage unit is read out, that is, when the hold display of the special symbol is started, which group type is to be determined is held. It will be determined in advance at the time when it is stored.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the prefetch specification group type command corresponding to the determination result of step S536-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the acquisition effect determination process.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7B) for special 1 holding. Although detailed description is omitted, the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table for special 1 hold is provided for each variation state and for each jackpot symbol. Here, the current variation state, and, The jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to both of the jackpot symbols derived in step S536-5 is set.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is provisionally determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the pre-reading designated variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number temporarily determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a tentatively determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-13.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets the look-ahead designated variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-25 above in the transmission buffer, and ends the acquisition effect determination process.

  According to the processing of steps S536-11 to S536-27, when the game state is set to the non-time saving game state, the special 1 hold is read out for the newly stored special 1 hold. Whether or not to win the jackpot is determined at the time of storage of the special 1 hold. Then, when it is tentatively determined that the result of the losing big job lottery will be derived depending on the special 1 hold, the pre-reading designated group type command indicating the group type (reach group determination random number range) is sent to the sub-control board 330. Sent. On the other hand, when it is tentatively determined that a jackpot is won due to the special 1 hold, the prefetch designated change mode command indicating the change mode number to be determined when the special 1 hold is read, and the change. The pre-reading designated variation pattern command indicating the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330.

  However, if it is set to the non-time saving game state, even if the special 2 hold is stored, for the special 2 hold, the prefetch designation command (prefetch designation group type command, prefetch designation variable mode command, prefetch designation) The fluctuation pattern command) is not transmitted to the sub control board 330. It should be noted that here, only when the special 1 hold is stored when the non-time saving game state is set, the prefetch designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 330, but the time saving game state is set. The pre-read designation command may be transmitted to the sub-control board 330 when there is a special 2 hold or the like is stored.

  In this way, the acquisition-time production determination process derives, when the hold is newly stored, the information regarding the variable effect determined when the hold is read, at the time when the hold is stored. It becomes processing for.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, and the normal game triggered by the passage of the gaming ball into the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 23, a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games are stored in the main ROM 300b, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", The module for executing the "special symbol changing process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing the "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called, and the special When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "special winning opening pre-processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "large winning opening opening" When the module for executing the "control process" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "special winning hole closing valid process" is called and the special game management phase is In the case of “06H”, the module for executing the “special winning hole end wait process” is called.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game timer that manages the control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is not “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved sphere number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 reserved number (X1) is “1” or more, the processing is moved to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the special 1 reserved number (X1) is not “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes customer waiting setting processing for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting processing.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reservation stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 hold is block-transferred to the storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, when it is determined that the special symbol 2 holding sphere number is “1” or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure holding storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in the above step S610-3, if it is determined that the special symbol 1 holding sphere number is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure holding storage area. The reserved special 1 reservation is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 reservation stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by "1", and special 1 or special 2 is held. Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that "1" has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the holding type, a special symbol probability state flag for identifying whether it is a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, and the corresponding jackpot determining random number. The determination table is selected to perform a large-lot lottery, and a special symbol hit determination process of storing the lottery result is executed.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the big hand lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. To extract special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (class of jackpot symbol). In addition, when the result of the large role lottery in step S610-9 is loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of loss symbol) corresponding to the holding type is saved. In this way, when the special symbol determination data is saved, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 are each configured by 7 segments, and a number (counter value) is associated with each segment that configures 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S611)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S611, and refers to the variation time determination table to determine variation time 1 and variation time 2. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big hand lottery in the step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in the step S610-11, Check the type of jackpot design. Then, by referring to the game state setting table, the game state and the high-accuracy number set after the major role game is finished are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-probability number cutting preliminary counter. Further, here, the game state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a, in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, in order to start the variable display of the special symbol, executes the process of setting the special symbol display symbol counter. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments that form the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol will be set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter, the special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160, and the special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162 are provided separately. Therefore, here, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, and sets the special symbol holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, set the special figure 1 hold designation command based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 hold number), based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold sphere counter (special 2 hold number) To set the special figure 2 hold specification command. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, every time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the special 1 hold number, the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H", and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S611-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S611-3, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S611-5.

(Step S611-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, the jackpot symbol type, and the hold type.

(Step S611-5)
The main CPU 300a, if the read-out hold type is special 2 hold, confirm the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter, if the read hold type is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S611-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table on the basis of the current fluctuation state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S611-5, and the reservation type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach time determination random number determination table for loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S611-7.

(Step S611-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S611-3 or step S611-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S611-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the fluctuation mode command corresponding to the fluctuation mode number determined in step S611-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S611-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S611-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S611-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S611-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. The special symbol variation base counter is set to have a counter value such that the counter rotates once in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is “0”, a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is “1” or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer updating process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each of the 7-segment segments forming the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the processing is moved to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, the respective segments forming 7 segments are sequentially turned on at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. Thereby, on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the determined special symbol will be stopped and displayed.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special figure stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol variation process.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0" The processing moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the large lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-17, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-out management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current game state is the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state. Then, when the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-of-times cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. As a result of updating the high-probability number cut counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability game state is set. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, and the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state.

  In addition, here, the normal symbol time saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is a non-time saving game state or a time saving game state is loaded, and the current game state is a non time saving game state or a time saving game. Check if the status. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the counter value of the time saving cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving / cutting counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the normal symbol time saving state flag corresponding to the non-time saving game state is set. As a result, in the time saving game state, when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the game state shifts to the non-time saving game state.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variable state update process. Here, it is determined whether the fluctuation state is currently the special fluctuation state. When it is determined that the special variation state is present, the counter value of the special variation number counter is checked to determine whether to switch from the special variation state to the normal variation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variation state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variation state has ended, the variation state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variation state. ..

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state finalized game state confirmation designation command indicating the game state when the special symbol is finalized in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a count command for transmitting the high-accuracy count and the time reduction count updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management process based on the hold of 1 ends, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. Will be seen.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-17, the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter is set to a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) as a counter value. .. In addition, this special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game to be started. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, a process of resetting (renewing to "0") the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designating command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the major role game is started.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening pre-processing on the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening preprocessing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening opening designation command for transmitting the opening start of the special winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening opening / closing switching process. The special winning opening opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H", and ends the special winning opening opening preprocessing.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened / closed during one round game). As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching counter, solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the special winning opening solenoid 128c, and The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the special winning opening solenoid 128c or energizes the special winning opening solenoid for stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c. Perform control processing. By executing the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, control of starting or stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been energized, that is, whether or not the control process for starting the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the power is on, the process proceeds to step S641-11. If it is determined that the power is not on, the special winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors opening / closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening / closing switching process.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control processing is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When determining in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening / closing switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the maximum winning opening 128 is set to the maximum possible winning number in one round. It is determined whether the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control process is ended, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the special winning opening closing process required to close the special winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c. As a result, the special winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening 128 is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening closing valid process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening closing valid process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times has ended. .. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. If so, the process proceeds to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H".

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process. As a result, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "06H".

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening end weight process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the game state after the major game has ended. Here, the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-probability-number-of-times preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded to save the state data. In addition, here, depending on the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), a predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time reduction state flag and the time reduction number cut counter. Further, here, based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the large role game, and the gaming state before the large role game is executed (the gaming state at the time of winning the large bonus game), the variation state after the end of the large role game is set. Further, when the change state is set to the special change state, thereafter, information concerning how the special change state is switched is simultaneously stored, and thereafter, based on the information stored here, the change state is changed. The switching process will be performed.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the major game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the number command corresponding to the highly accurate number and the time saving number saved in step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special winning opening end wait process. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is performed. Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for executing and controlling a normal game, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. .. Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", The module for executing "ordinary symbol changing process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "ordinary symbol stop symbol display process" is called, normally When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "normal electric auditors prize opening opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" The module for executing the "electrical accessory winning hole opening control processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "ordinary electric prize winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing "normal electric prize winning portion end wait processing" is called.

  FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining the normal game management processing (step S700) in the main control board 300.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 to start the processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game timer that manages the control time of the normal game.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining a normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the ordinary figure holding is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process is moved to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a performs a block transfer of the universal figure reservation (random number for determining winning) stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the universal figure reservation storage area to a storage section having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the universal figure reservation stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the universal figure hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is decremented by "1", and the general symbol reservation decrease designation command is transmitted, which indicates that the ordinary symbol reservation is decremented by "1". Set in buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the hit determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, performs the ordinary drawing lottery, and stores the result of the drawing. Execute the judgment process.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is turned off. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol indicator 168 is finally turned on. For example, when the winning symbol is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, in the case of loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current game state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol variation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a, in the normal symbol display device 168, in order to start the variable display of the normal symbol, executes the process of setting the normal symbol display symbol counter. In this normal symbol display symbol counter, when the counter value is set to, for example, "0", the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to be lighted, and when the counter value is set to "1", the normal symbol is displayed. The lamp 168 is controlled to be turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value will be set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the variable display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a universal figure pending designation command indicating the number of universal figure pending stored in the universal figure pending storage area.

(Step S710-19)
The main CPU 300a, the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, based on the symbol type (hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol designation command is transmitted in the buffer. Set to.

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H", and ends the normal symbol variation waiting process.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol changing process is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that measures the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display device 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”, the process is moved to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary symbol display timer is not “0”, Normally the process during symbol change ends.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, if the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate that it is lit, and the counter value that indicates that the normal symbol display device 168 is lit. If it is, the counter value indicating the turn-off is updated, and the normal symbol changing process is ended. As a result, the normal symbol display device 168 is repeatedly turned on and off (flashes) at regular time intervals over the normal symbol variation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is finally controlled to be turned on or off, and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the normal symbol, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal figure stop designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that the stop display of the normal symbols has started.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "02H", and ends the normal symbol changing process.

  FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0" The processing moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the universal drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the universal figure drawing is a win. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process is moved to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the normal game management process based on the 1-Public figure hold ends, and if the Universal-Purpose hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the normal symbol based on the next hold is performed. Becomes

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table and saves the normal game timer as the timer value, which is the time before opening the universal communication.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H", and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the opening / closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining the pre-processing for opening the ordinary electric accessory winning opening in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric prize winning opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric prize winning opening / closing switching process. This normal electric prize winning part opening / closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and finishes the normal electric prize winning opening opening preprocessing.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the ordinary electric prize winning part opening / closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number (the opening / closing number of the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 during one opening / closing control). To determine. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric auditors product winning opening opening / closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening / closing control pattern table, and based on the count value of the ordinary electric accessory opening / closing switching number counter, solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. Stop control data), and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or energization stop time (universal closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts the energization of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c, or stops the energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c. The object solenoid energization control processing is executed. By the execution of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control processing, the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. The timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the second starting opening 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the energization state of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c has been started, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization is started, the process proceeds to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization is not started, the normal electric prize winning part opening / closing switching process is ended.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the ordinary electric auditors product prize opening / closing switching processing.

  FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening control processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is executed when the normal game management phase is "04H".

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S750-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening / closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
When it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric auditors product open / close switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product open / close switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the normal electric prize winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second starting opening 122 is being controlled to be opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not as many game balls as the maximum possible winning number have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control process is ended, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the normal electric accessory closing process required to close the second starting opening 122 by stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric power valid state time in the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "05H", and ends the normal electric auditors product winning opening opening control process.

  42. FIG. 42 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part closing effective processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning part closing effective processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric auditors product winning opening closing valid process is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the wait time for ending the ordinary electric power in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "06H", and ends the normal electric prize winning part closing valid processing.

  FIG. 43 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning portion end weight processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening end weight process is executed when the normal game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric prize winning opening end weight process is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal electric auditors prize winning port end weight process. As a result, when the universal figure hold is stored, the variable display of the ordinary symbols is restarted.

  As described above, various processes are executed in the main control board 300, so that the special game and the normal game progress, but during the progress of such a game, the command transmitted from the main control board 300. Based on the above, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub control board 330. In the following, a variation effect for notifying the lottery result of the major role lottery will be described.

(Direction mode)
FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating a background image displayed according to the effect mode. Here, in the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes for classifying the mode of the variable effect are provided, and in the sub-control board 330, the main control board 300 sets among the plurality of effect modes. One of the effect modes is set according to the game state in which it is present. Specifically, the production mode is set to the first production mode when the game state is the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state, and when the game state is the high-probability game state and the time saving game state. The second effect mode is set, and when the game state is the low-probability game state or the time saving game state, the third effect mode is set.

  Then, in the sub-control board 330, the mode of the variable effect corresponding to the effect mode that is set is determined. Specifically, a large number of background images displayed on the effect display unit 200a, display patterns of effect patterns 210a, 210b, 210c, BGM, and the like are provided for each effect mode. Then, when determining the mode of the variable effect, while referring to the effect mode that has been set, from the display pattern of the background image and effect patterns 210a, 210b, 210c corresponding to the effect mode being set, Either display pattern is determined.

  For example, in the sub control board 330, when the first effect mode is set, the background image of "sea" shown in FIG. 44 (a) and the background image of "mountain" shown in FIG. 44 (b) are displayed. One of them is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the above effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed by being superimposed on the background image. Similarly, when the second effect mode is set, a background image of "space" shown in FIG. 44 (c) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect pattern 210a is superimposed on the background image and the effect pattern 210a, 210b and 210c are variably displayed. When the third effect mode is set, the background image of "town" shown in FIG. 44 (d) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a and 210b are superimposed on the background image. , 210c are variably displayed. With such a background image, the player can recognize which of the first effect mode, the second effect mode and the third effect mode the current effect mode is.

  Therefore, a different background image is displayed on the effect display unit 200a depending on the game state set in the main control board 300, and the player is currently using the background image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. It is possible to grasp the gaming state of, for example, a high-probability gaming state or a low-probability gaming state, a non-time saving game state or a time saving game state.

(Example of variation effect in the first effect mode)
FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern in the first effect mode. As described above, when the major role lottery is performed on the main control board 300, during the variable display of the special symbol, that is, the variation effect for notifying the result of the major role lottery is executed over the variation time of the special symbol. In the fluctuating effect of the first effect mode, a background image (a background image of “sea” or “mountain”) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and is superimposed on this background image to produce effect patterns 210a, 210b, 210c. Is variably displayed (scroll display). Then, the result of the large-lot lottery is notified to the player according to the combination display mode of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c that are finally stopped and displayed on the effect display unit 200a. In addition, during the variation production, along with the image displayed on the production display unit 200a, sound is output from the audio output device 206, the production lighting device 204 is controlled to be illuminated, and the production auditor device device 202 is movable. Controlled.

  The fluctuation effects in the first effect mode are roughly classified into a reach-less fluctuation pattern and a reach fluctuation pattern. In the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern in the first effect mode, a background image of, for example, "sea" or "mountain" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and effect patterns 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed on this background image. Are displayed in a variable manner. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped by a combination indicating that the result of the large-lot lottery has been lost by being superimposed on the background image of "sea" or "mountain". It is supposed to be displayed. In this state, when the variable display of the special symbol is newly performed, with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), it is superimposed on the background image of "sea" and 3 The one effect design 210a, 210b, 210c starts variable display (scroll display). The downward arrow in the drawing indicates that the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are scroll-displayed in the vertical direction.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 45 (c), first, the effect symbol 210a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 45 (d), the effect symbol 210c is stopped and displayed in a symbol (mode) different from the effect symbol 210a. To be done. Then, the variable display of the special symbol is finished, at substantially the same timing as the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 160 or the second special symbol indicator 162, as shown in FIG. 45 (e). The effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed, and the combination of the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c that are stopped and displayed at this time informs the player of the result of the major role lottery.

  In the present embodiment, at the time of jackpot winning, all the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode), and then the big role game is executed. On the other hand, when the result of the large role lottery is a loss, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are not all stopped and displayed in the same symbol (mode).

  FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect of the reach variation pattern in the first effect mode. The variation effect of the reach variation pattern in the first effect mode is superposed on the background image of "sea" on the effect display unit 200a with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, similarly to the variation effect of the variation pattern without reach. The variable display of the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c is started, and as shown in FIG. 46 (a), the effect symbol 210a is first stopped and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the effect design 210c is stopped and displayed in the same design (mode) as the effect design 210a.

  In this way, when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are displayed in the specific mode (the same symbol (mode)), the so-called “reach mode”, in the effect display unit 200a, as shown in FIG. In the section 200a, "reach" is displayed by being superimposed on the effect symbols 210a and 210c. After that, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), after the completely closed door is displayed, when the closing time elapses, the switching effect of opening the door is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), the reach development effect in which a predetermined moving image (development effect image) is reproduced and displayed is executed on the effect display unit 200a, and finally, the effect patterns 210a, 210b, 210c. Will be stopped and displayed, and the player will be informed of the result of the large-lot lottery.

  FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the switching effect. As described above, in the first effect mode, the background image of "sea" shown in FIG. 44 (a) or the background image of "mountain" shown in FIG. 44 (b) is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Therefore, when the background image is switched, the switching effect is inserted and executed at a predetermined timing when the background image (effect) is switched, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the result of the large role lottery has been lost, and the background image of "sea" is displayed. It is displayed, and in this state, the variable display of the special symbol is newly performed, and it is determined that the background image of “sea” is switched to the background image of “mountain”. In such a case, with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed by being superimposed on the background image of "sea". Start (scroll display). After that, the switching effect is executed, and the image of the completely closed door is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as shown in FIG. 47 (c). Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (d), when the predetermined closing time elapses, the door is opened, the background image of "mountain" is displayed, and the three effect symbols 210a, 210b are superimposed on the background image. , 210c are scroll-displayed.

(Example of variation effect in the second effect mode)
FIG. 48 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reach effect variation effect in the second effect mode. The variation effect in the second effect mode is roughly divided into a reachless variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, like the variation effect in the first effect mode. In the second effect mode, when the result of the large role lottery is “miss”, the variable effect of the reachless fluctuation pattern is always executed. That is, in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state, when the result of the large-lot lottery is "miss", the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern is always executed.

  In the variation effect of the reach-less variation pattern in the second effect mode, when the variable display of the special symbol is newly performed, with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIGS. 48 (a) and (b). , Three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start variable display (scroll display) by superimposing on the background image of "universe", and as shown in FIG. 48 (c), first, effect symbol 210a is stopped. After being displayed, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), after the production design 210c is stopped and displayed in a design (mode) different from the production design 210a, the production design 210b is stopped as shown in FIG. 48 (e). Is displayed.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram illustrating an example of reach variation effects in the second effect mode. In the second effect mode, when the result of the big winning lottery is "big hit", the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is always executed. In other words, in the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state, when the result of the large role lottery is "big hit", the variation effect of the reach variation pattern is always executed. In other words, it can be said that when the effect symbols 210a and 210c are stopped and displayed in the reach mode, the player is informed that the result of the big winning lottery is "big hit".

  In the variation effect of the reach variation pattern in the second effect mode, like the variation effect of the reach-less variation pattern in the second effect mode, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are superimposed on the background image of "universe". The variable display (scroll display) is started, first, the effect design 210a is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, the effect design 210c is stopped and displayed (displayed in the reach mode) with the same design as the effect design 210a, and then the reach development effect is executed. To be done.

  In the reach development effect, as shown in FIG. 49A, for example, a moving image (development effect image) in which the character fights the enemy is reproduced. Then, the reach development effect executed when the special symbols B and C are determined is that the character finally wins the enemy as shown in FIG. 49 (b). The effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are stopped and displayed with the same symbol so as to be superimposed on the effect image. On the other hand, the reach development effect executed when the special symbol A is decided is the same as when the special symbols B and C are decided, as shown in FIG. 49 (a), the video in which the character fights the enemy is reproduced. After the display, finally, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the content of the character is to be defeated by the enemy, and it is superimposed on such a lost development effect image, and in the effect pattern 210b, the reach development effect is displayed. In, the special effect design 210b displayed only when the character is defeated by the enemy is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, when the special symbols B and C are determined, the gaming state after the end of the major role game is set to the high-probability gaming state, but when the special symbol A is determined, the major role. The game state after the end of the game is set to the low-probability game state. Therefore, depending on the result of the reach development effect (victory or defeat of the character), the player is informed whether the gaming state after the end of the major role game is set to the low-probability gaming state or the high-probability gaming state.

  FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation effect when a game ball enters the second starting opening 122 during the setting of the first effect mode. By the way, while the first effect mode is set, that is, when the game state is set to the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in the open state as described above. Since it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, the player operates the operation handle 112 to try to enter the game ball into the first starting port 120. That is, the game ball hardly enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set. Therefore, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set, by performing a variable effect different from the variable effect in the first effect mode, The effect can be improved. However, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set, providing a dedicated variable effect to be executed increases the data capacity. ..

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set, the second effect mode is set after the switching effect is executed. The variable effect that is executed in the meantime is executed. Then, when the result of the large role lottery is “miss”, the switching effect is executed again.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), in the state where the first effect mode is set, the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are combined in a combination indicating that the result of the large-lot lottery is "miss". Is displayed in a stopped state and the background image of "sea" is displayed. In this state, when the result of the large role lottery caused by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 122 is "miss", with the start of the variable display of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 50 (b). As shown, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, and 210c start variable display (scroll display) by being superimposed on the background image of "sea". Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), after the completely closed door is displayed, a switching effect of opening the door is executed when the closing time elapses, and as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the second effect. While the background image of the "universe" displayed while the mode is set is displayed, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed (scroll display). After that, as shown in FIG. 50 (e), first, the effect design 210a is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 50 (f), the effect design 210c is stopped and displayed in a different design (mode) from the effect design 210a. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (g), the effect symbol 210b is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 50 (h), after the completely closed door is displayed again, the switching effect of opening the door is executed when the closing time elapses. At this time, as shown in FIG. 50 (i), a background image of "sea" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the effect symbols 210a and 210b of the combination indicating that the result of the large-lot lottery has been lost. , 210c are stopped and displayed in the display mode for the first effect mode. As a result, in the next variation effect, the background image of "sea" will continue to be displayed on the effect display unit 200a as it is, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the background image being switched.

  Also, while the first effect mode is set, when the result of the large-lot lottery caused by the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 122 is "big hit", the result of the large-lot lottery is "miss". As in the case of ", the three display symbols 210a, 210b, 210c start variable display (scroll display) by superimposing on the background image of" sea ", for example, with the start of variable display of special symbols. To do. After that, after the completely closed door is displayed, when the closing time elapses, the switching effect that opens the door is executed, and the background image of the "universe" displayed while the second effect mode is set is displayed. In addition, the three effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed (scroll display). After that, first, the production design 210a is stopped and displayed, then, the production design 210c is stopped and displayed (displayed in the reach mode) with the same design as the production design 210a, and then the reach development production (FIG. 49) is executed. In addition, when the result of the large role lottery is “big hit”, since the large role game is started after the production design 210b is stopped, it is not necessary to return the background image to the original background image of the “sea”. The switching effect is not executed after the stop of 210b.

  In this way, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set, the change effect is executed in the second effect mode after the change effect is executed. Thus, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect without giving the player a feeling of strangeness while reducing the data capacity without providing a dedicated variable effect.

  It should be noted that while the first effect mode is set, the background image of "space" is not displayed in the variable effect for the special 1 hold. That is, while the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set, the mode of the variable effect of the second effect mode is not determined for the special 1 hold.

  FIG. 51 is a variation time period of the variation effect executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 122 during the setting of the first effect mode, and a variation time period of the variation effect executed during the setting of the second effect mode. FIG. On the main control board 300, while the game state is set to the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state (during the first effect mode), the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, and the result of the large-lot lottery 51 is “miss” (special symbol Y), the variation mode number of A0H and the variation pattern number of A0H are determined as shown in FIG. The variation mode number of A0H defines 0 second indicating that the first half variation effect is not executed as the first half variation time, and the variation pattern number of A0H defines 12 seconds as the second half variation time. There is. In this case, in the sub control board 330, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), after the switching effect is performed for the closing time (2 seconds), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are changed for 8 seconds. , Is stopped and displayed, and the switching effect is again performed for the closing time (2 seconds).

  In the main control board 300, while the game state is set to the high-probability game state and the time saving game state (during the second effect mode), the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, and the large role lottery is performed. When the result is “miss” (special symbol Y), the variation mode number of B0H and the variation pattern number of B0H are determined as shown in FIG. 51 (b). The change mode number of B0H defines 0 second as the first half change time indicating that the first half change effect is not executed, and the change pattern number of B0H defines 8 second as the second half change time. There is. In this case, on the sub-control board 330, as shown in FIG. 51 (d), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed and stopped for 8 seconds.

  In this way, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set, and the result of the large-lot lottery is “miss”, and when the second effect mode is set. When the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 and the result of the big lottery is “miss”, the time in which the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are both variable and stopped is 8 seconds. In other words, the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set, and the variation time when the result of the large-lot lottery is “miss” is the game ball in the second starting opening 122. The time (4 seconds) during which the switching effect is executed twice is longer than in the case where the player has entered the ball and the result of the large-lot lottery is “miss”.

  Further, in the main control board 300, while the game state is set to the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state (during the first effect mode), a game ball enters the second starting opening 122, and a large role lottery is performed. When the result of "is a big hit" (special symbols A, B, C), the variation mode number of A1H or A2H and the variation pattern number of A1H or A2H are determined as shown in FIG. 51 (a). Suppose The variation mode numbers of A1H and A2H define 10 seconds as the first half variation time, and the variation pattern numbers of A1H and A2H define the second half variation time of 26 seconds. In this case, in the sub control board 330, as shown in FIG. 51 (e), after the switching effect is performed for the closing time (for example, 2 seconds), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are applied for 8 seconds. And the stop development is displayed, and then the reach development effect is performed for 26 seconds.

  In the main control board 300, while the game state is set to the high-probability game state and the time saving game state (during the second effect mode), the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, and the large role lottery is performed. When the result is "big hit" (special symbols A, B, C), the variation mode number of B1H or B2H and the variation pattern number of B1H or B2H are determined as shown in FIG. 51 (b). Suppose. Then, the fluctuation mode numbers of B1H and B2H define 8 seconds as the first half fluctuation time, and the fluctuation pattern numbers of B1H and B2H define the second half fluctuation time of 26 seconds. In this case, on the sub-control board 330, as shown in FIG. 51 (f), the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed and stopped for 8 seconds, and then the reach development effect is continued for 26 seconds. Executed.

  In this way, while the first effect mode is set, the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, and the result of the large-lot lottery is "big hit", and when the second effect mode is set. In the case where the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 and the result of the large-lot lottery is "big hit", the time when the effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c are variably displayed and stopped, and the reach development effect is The time taken is both 8 seconds and 26 seconds. That is, the game ball enters the second starting opening 122 while the first effect mode is set, and the variation time when the result of the large-lot lottery is "big hit" is set to the second effect mode. A game ball enters the second starting opening 122 in the meantime, and the time (2 seconds) in which the switching effect is executed once is longer than in the case where the result of the large role lottery is “big hit”.

(Example of production determination table)
FIG. 52 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation effect determination table. In the sub-ROM 330b of the sub-control board 330, the first half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode) shown in FIG. 52A and the first half variation effect determination table (shown in FIG. 52B) are provided as the variation effect determination table. A second effect mode), a second half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode) shown in FIG. 52 (c), a second half variation effect determination table (for the second effect mode) shown in FIG. 52 (d), A first half variation effect determination table (for the third effect mode) and a second half variation effect determination table (for the third effect mode) are provided. Note that, for convenience of description, the case where the first effect mode or the second effect mode is set will be described below, the case where the third effect mode is set, and the first half variation effect determination table (the third effect). Descriptions of the second half variation effect determination table (for the third effect mode) will be omitted.

  When the variation mode command is received, the sub-control board 330, depending on the effect mode, the first-half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode) shown in FIG. 52 (a) or the first-half variation shown in FIG. 52 (b). The effect determination table (for the second effect mode) is selected, and the first half variable effect mode (execution pattern) is determined with reference to the selected first half variable effect determination table. Further, depending on the effect mode, the latter half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode) shown in FIG. 52 (c) or the latter half variation effect determination table (for the second effect mode) shown in FIG. 52 (d) is used. The mode of the second half variation effect is determined with reference to the selected second half variation effect determination table.

  In the first half variation effect determination table, selection ratios of the first half variation effect modes are set for all the variable mode numbers that can be received, but here, only some variation mode numbers are extracted. And show it. Further, in the latter half variation effect determination table, the selection ratios of the second half variation effect modes are set for all the variable pattern numbers that can be received, but here, only some variation pattern numbers are extracted. And show it.

  As shown in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b), in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, each of the variable mode commands (fluctuation mode numbers) that can be received is associated with the aspect of the variation effect in the first half. The first half variation effect determination table is stored. When the variation mode command is received, the sub-control board 330 acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249, and sets the first half variation effect determination table according to the effect mode that is set. Then, based on the obtained effect random number and the variation mode command (variation mode number), the aspect of the variation effect in the first half is determined. In FIG. 52 (a), the variation mode numbers = 00H to 03H are caused by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 when the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set. And corresponds to the variation mode command transmitted from the main control board 300.

  In FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b), the numbers written in the respective selection areas in which the variation mode number and the first half variation effect mode are associated with each other are the range of random numbers assigned to the selection area, That is, the selection ratio of the selected area is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), when the variation mode command corresponding to variation mode number = 00H and A0H is received when the first production mode is set, the first half variation production mode As a matter of course, when “none” is determined, and when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 01H is received, the variation effect of “reach A” is always determined as the aspect of the variation effect in the first half, When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 02H is received, the variation effect of "reach B" is always determined as the variation effect mode in the first half, and the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 03H. In the case where is received, the variation effect of "reach C" is always determined as the aspect of the variation effect in the first half. When the variation mode commands corresponding to the variation mode numbers = A1H and A2H are received, the variation effect of "reach X" is always determined as the aspect of the variation effect in the first half.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = B0H is received when the second production mode is set, as the first half variation production mode, When “none” is determined and the variation mode commands corresponding to the variation mode numbers = B1H and B2H are received, the variation effect of “reach Y” is always determined as the aspect of the variation effect in the first half. It will be.

  Here, “none” in the first half variation effect mode indicates that the first half variation effect is not executed. When this “none” is determined, it is determined based on a variation pattern command described later. Only the second half of the variation effect will be executed. Further, in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b), "reach A" to "reach C" in the first half of the variation production mode are the variation productions of the reach variation patterns classified into the first production mode, respectively. Of these, the effect patterns 210a, 210b, and 210c show the image patterns displayed on the effect display unit 200a until the reach mode is reached. Further, in the first half of the variation effect mode, "reach X" and "reach Y" are the effect patterns of the reach variation patterns classified into the second effect mode, and the effect patterns 210a, 210b, 210c are in the reach mode. The image patterns displayed on the effect display unit 200a are shown up to this point. These image patterns are designed in advance so as to coincide with the variable display time of the special symbol associated with the variable mode number.

  Therefore, in the effect display unit 200a, when the variation effect of the reachless variation pattern is executed, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H, A0H, B0H is surely received. In other words, when the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 00H, A0H, B0H is received, the variation display of the reachless variation pattern is always executed on the production display unit 200a. On the other hand, when the variation display of the reach variation pattern is executed in the effect display unit 200a, the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number other than the variation mode number = 00H, A0H, B0H is always received. It will be. In other words, when the variation mode commands other than the variation mode commands corresponding to the variation mode numbers = 00H, A0H, and B0H are received, the variation display of the reach variation pattern is always executed on the production display unit 200a.

  In this way, in the first half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode), due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 122 when the low probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set. When the variation mode commands corresponding to the determined variation mode numbers = A1H and A2H are received, the first half variation production mode (reach X, reach Y) determined in the second production mode is determined. .. In the first half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode), it is determined due to the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 120 when the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set. When the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number = 01H to 03H is received, the first half variation effect mode (reach X, reach Y) determined in the second effect mode is not determined.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 52 (c) and 52 (d), in the sub ROM 330b of the sub control board 330, each of the variable pattern commands (fluctuation pattern numbers) that can be received has a variation effect mode in the latter half. The associated second half variation effect determination table is stored. When the variation pattern command is received, the sub-control board 330 acquires an effect random number of 1 from the range of 0 to 249 and sets the latter half variation effect determination table according to the effect mode that is set. Then, based on the obtained effect random numbers and the variation pattern command (variation pattern number), the aspect of the variation effect in the latter half is determined. In FIG. 52 (c), fluctuation pattern numbers = 00H, 01H are caused by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 when the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set. And corresponds to the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 300.

  In FIGS. 52 (c) and 52 (d), the numbers written in the respective selection areas in which the variation pattern number and the second half variation effect mode are associated are the same as those in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b). Similarly, the range of random numbers assigned to the selected area, that is, the selection ratio of the selected area is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 52C, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 00H is received when the first production mode is set, as the aspect of the variation production in the latter half, When the variation effect of "Loss 4 seconds" is executed and the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = 01H is received, the variation effect of "Normal 1" is always used as the variation aspect of the latter half. Will be executed. Further, when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = A0H is received, the variation effect of "lose 12 seconds" is always executed as the aspect of the latter half variation effect, and the variation pattern number = A1H is associated. When the variation pattern command is received, the variation production of "developing 1" is always executed as the aspect of the variation production in the latter half, and when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = A2H is received, the latter half As the aspect of the variation effect of “No. 2”, the variation effect of “development 2” is always executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), when the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = B0H is received when the second production mode is set, as the second half of the variation production mode, When the variation effect of “miss 8 seconds” is executed and the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = B1H is received, the variation effect of “development 1” is always performed as the variation aspect of the latter half. When the variation pattern command is executed and the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number = B2H is received, the variation effect of "developing 2" is always executed as the aspect of the variation effect in the latter half.

  In addition, in FIG. 52 (c) and FIG. 52 (d), the effect patterns of "miss 4 seconds", "miss 8 seconds", and "miss 12 seconds" are variable display of effect symbols 210a, 210b, 210c. After the start, the stop display is performed in 4 seconds, 8 seconds, and 12 seconds without initiating the reach mode, in a mode of notifying the loss. Therefore, in the main control board 300, when the variation pattern numbers of “00H”, “A0H”, and “B0H” are determined, it is inevitable that “none” is determined as the aspect of the variation effect in the first half. The variation mode numbers (variation mode command) of "00H", "A0H", and "B0H" are designed to be determined.

  Further, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern number = 01H is determined, "normal 1" is determined as the aspect of the variation effect in the latter half. "Normal 1" indicates the contents of the reach development effect classified into the first effect mode shown in FIG. 46 (e), and the constituent time is the variation display number associated with variation pattern number = 01H. It matches the time. In addition, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern numbers = A1H and B1H are determined, “development 1” is determined as the aspect of the variation production in the latter half. "Development 1" indicates the contents of the reach development effect classified into the second effect mode shown in FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (c), and the configuration time corresponds to the variation pattern number = A1H, B1H. It is the same as the time displayed on the fluctuation display. Further, in the main control board 300, for example, when the variation pattern numbers = A2H and B2H are determined, “development 2” is determined as the aspect of the variation effect in the latter half. "Development 2" indicates the contents of the reach development effect classified into the second effect mode shown in FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b), and the configuration time corresponds to the variation pattern number = A2H, B2H. It is the same as the time displayed on the fluctuation display.

  In this way, in the second half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode), due to the game ball entering the second starting opening 122 when the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set. When the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation mode number = A1H, A2H determined by the above is received, the latter half of the variation production mode (development 1, development 2) classified into the second production mode is determined. Become. In the latter half variation effect determination table (for the first effect mode), it is determined due to the game ball entering the second starting opening 122 when the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state are set. When the variation pattern commands corresponding to the variation mode numbers = 00H and 01H are received, the second half variation production mode (developed 1 and developed 2) determined in the second rendering mode is not determined.

(Sub CPU initialization processing of the sub control board 330)
FIG. 53 is a flowchart illustrating the sub CPU initialization process (S1000) of the sub control board 330.

(Step S1000-1)
The sub CPU 330a reads the CPU initialization processing program from the sub ROM 330b in response to power-on, and also performs initialization and setting processing of flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 330c.

(Step S1000-3)
Next, the sub CPU 330a performs a process of updating each effect random number, and thereafter repeats the process of step S1000-3 until an interrupt process is performed. In addition, a plurality of types of effect random numbers are provided, and here, each effect random number is updated asynchronously.

(Sub-timer interrupt processing of sub-control board 330)
FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating the sub timer interrupt process (S1100) of the sub control board 330. The sub-control board 330 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown) that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle. Then, by the generation of the clock pulse by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, the sub CPU 330a reads the timer interrupt processing program and starts the sub timer interrupt processing.

(Step S1100-1)
The sub CPU 330a saves the register.

(Step S1100-3)
The sub CPU 330a performs a process for permitting interruption.

(Step S1100-5)
The sub CPU 330a updates various timer counters used in the sub control board 330. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are decremented by 1 each time the sub-timer interrupt processing of the sub-control board 330 is performed, and when the timer counter becomes 0, the subtraction is stopped.

(Step S1200)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 330c, and performs various processes according to the received command. In the sub control board 330, when a command is transmitted from the main control board 300, command reception interrupt processing is performed, and the command transmitted from the main control board 300 is stored in the reception buffer. Here, the command stored in the reception buffer by the command reception interrupt process is analyzed.

(Step S1100-7)
The sub CPU 330a measures the elapsed time of the fluctuating effect, refers to the time table set for each fluctuating effect, and performs a time schedule management process for executing a process corresponding to the relevant time stored in the time table. ..

(Step S1100-9)
The sub CPU 330a restores the register and ends the sub timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart illustrating a game state confirmation command reception process executed when a game state confirmation command (a special state confirmation game state confirmation designation command and a game state change designation command) is received in the command analysis process. Is. As described above, the special state finalized game state confirmation designation command is set in the main control board 300 in step S630-11 of FIG. 28, and the game state change designation command is set in the main control board 300 in step S670 of FIG. After being set at -5, it is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 by the sub-command transmission process of step S100-39 (see FIG. 14).

(Step S1210-1)
When the variable mode command is received, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received game state confirmation command (special state fixed time game state confirmation designation command and game state change designation command).

(Step S1210-3)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether the game state has been changed, based on the analysis result in step S1210-1. As a result, if it is determined that the game state has been changed, the process proceeds to step S1210-5, and if it is determined that the game state has not been changed, the game state confirmation command reception process is ended.

(Step S1210-5)
The sub CPU 330a sets the effect mode based on the analysis result in step S1210-1 and ends the game state confirmation command reception process.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart illustrating a variable command reception process executed when a variable command (fluctuation mode command and variation pattern command) is received in the command analysis process. As described above, the variation mode command is set on the main control board 300 in step S611-13 of FIG. 26, and the variation pattern command is set on the main control board 300 in step S611-17 of FIG. It is transmitted to the sub control board 330 by the sub command transmission process (see FIG. 14) in step S100-39.

(Step S1220-1)
Upon receiving the variation mode command, the sub CPU 330a first analyzes the received variation mode command.

(Step S1220-3)
The sub CPU 330a analyzes the received fluctuation pattern command.

(Step S1220-5)
The sub CPU 330a acquires the effect random number (0 to 249) updated in step S1000-3, and refers to the variable effect determination table according to the effect mode set in step S1210-5 to acquire the effect random number. Based on the rendered random number and the analysis result in step S1220-1 and step S1220-3, the mode of the variable rendering is determined.

(Step S1220-7)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether to execute the switching effect. As a result, if it is determined that the switching effect is executed, the process proceeds to step S1220-9, and if it is determined that the switching effect is not executed, the process proceeds to step S1220-11. Specifically, in the first effect mode, when the background image displayed in the current variable effect is different from the background image displayed in the previous variable effect, and in the first effect mode, the second effect The variation mode number analyzed in step S1220-1, which indicates that the game ball has entered the starting opening 122, is A0H, A1H, A2H, or the variation pattern number analyzed in step S1220-3 is A0H, A1H, If it is A2H, it is determined to execute the switching effect.

(Step S1220-9)
The sub CPU 330a determines the execution timing of the switching effect based on the analysis results in steps S1220-1 and S1220-3.

(Step S1220-11)
The sub CPU 330a sets the time data of the time table based on the mode of the variation effect determined in step S1220-5 and the execution timing of the switching effect determined in step S1220-9, and receives the variation command. The process ends. Based on the timetable set here, the display control of the effect display unit 200a is performed, the movable control of the effect product device 202, the lighting control of the effect illumination device 204, and the audio output control of the audio output device 206 are performed. Is done.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that various alterations or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and it should be understood that these also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. To be done.

  For example, it goes without saying that the game playability in the above embodiment is merely an example, and the game playability can be set appropriately. Therefore, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not a major role game can be executed and the gaming state after the major role game is executed when the major role game is executed are determined as the gaming profit to be given to the player. Is not limited to this and can be set appropriately. Further, in the above-described embodiment, four game combinations of two game states having different jackpot winning probabilities and two game states having different game ball entry easiness into the second starting opening 122 are combined. Although the state is provided, the content and type of the game state are not limited to this. At least, a non-time saving game state and a time saving game state may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, the main control board 300 that controls the progress of the game and the sub-control board 330 that controls execution based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300 cooperate as described above. By doing so, the fluctuating effect is executed. However, how the main control board 300 and the sub control board 330 share the above-mentioned functions can be appropriately designed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the background image corresponding to the first effect mode is displayed on the effect display unit 200a as the effect for the first effect mode, but the effect pattern 210a corresponding to the first effect mode, 210b and 210c may be displayed, or BGM corresponding to the first effect mode may be output from the audio output device 206. Further, the effect for the first effect mode may be executed across a plurality of variable effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first effect mode is set when the game state is set to the low-probability game state and the non-time saving game state, and the game state is set to the high-probability game state and the time saving game state. If it is, the second effect mode is set. However, at least, when the game state is set to the non-time saving game state, the first effect mode is set, and when the game state is set to the time saving game state, the second effect mode is set. Good. Therefore, without providing the third effect mode, the second effect mode may be set when the gaming state is set to the low-probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state.

In the above embodiment, the movable piece 122b corresponds to the variable start winning device of the present invention, and the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c corresponds to the variable start prize controlling device of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes of steps S610-9 and S610-11 in FIG. 25 corresponds to the lottery means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the process shown in FIG. 26 and the sub CPU 330a that executes the process shown in step S1220-5 to step S1220-9 of FIG. 56 are the variation effect mode determination means of the present invention. Equivalent to.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of step S1220-11 of FIG. 56 corresponds to the variation effect executing means of the present invention.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processes shown in FIGS. 29 to 33 corresponds to the major role game execution means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a that executes the processing of step S630-9 shown in FIG. 28 and step S670-3 shown in FIG. 33 corresponds to the game state setting means of the present invention.
Further, in the above embodiment, the sub CPU 330a that executes the process of step S1210-5 in FIG. 55 corresponds to the effect mode setting means of the present invention.

100 ... Gaming machine 108 ... Gaming board 116 ... Gaming area 120 ... First starting opening (first starting area)
122 ... 2nd starting opening (2nd starting area)
122b ... Movable piece 122c ... Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 128 ... Special winning opening 300 ... Main control board 300a ... Main CPU
300b ... Main ROM
300c ... Main RAM
330 ... Sub control board 330a ... Sub CPU
330b ... Sub ROM
330c ... Sub RAM

Claims (1)

Having a first starting area and a second starting area, a non-time saving game state in which a game ball can enter the second starting area at a predetermined frequency, and to the second starting area rather than the non-time saving game state A gaming machine which is set to one of the gaming states of the time-shortening gaming state in which the easiness of entry of the gaming ball is high, and the game progresses under the gaming progress condition corresponding to the set gaming state,
Lottery means for determining whether or not to execute a major game, on condition that a game ball has entered the first starting area or the second starting area,
When it is determined whether or not to execute a major role game by the lottery means, a variation effect mode determining means for determining a mode of variation effect for notifying whether or not to execute a major role game,
Variation effect execution means for executing the variation effect according to the determination of the variation effect mode determination means,
When a lottery result enabling the execution of the major role game is derived by the lottery means, a major role game execution means for executing the major role game,
A game state setting means for setting a game state of either the time saving game state or the non-time saving game state,
It is set by the game state setting means from a plurality of mutually distinguishable effect modes including a first effect mode corresponding to the non-time saving game state and a second effect mode corresponding to the time saving game state. Production mode setting means for setting the production mode corresponding to the game state,
Equipped with
The variation effect includes element effects classified into one of the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes,
The variation effect executing means,
When it is determined whether or not to execute the major role game due to the entry of the game ball into the second starting area when the non-time saving game state is set, from the element effect classified into the first effect mode A gaming machine characterized by switching to an element effect classified into the second effect mode and returning to an element effect classified into the first effect mode before the next variation effect starts .

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